ABSTRACT
Intrinsic motivation takes place when students learn because they want to, because they see the importance of learning for their own personal growth. An intrinsically motivated student learns out of curiosity and love for learning, without looking for external rewards. Intrinsic motivation makes students activate the competences, skills, and processes that are necessary for deep learning to occur. Popular culture stories play a powerful role in engaging students and fostering their intrinsic motivation. Popular culture also encourages students to recreate and perform the professional activities of their discipline; and it helps to create an enjoyable and safe environment, which is also conducive to deep learning.
